In for the winter - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Matt C · 12-19-2005, 11:14 PM

Merry Christmas everyone! Things have been busy here for a while which is why I haven't been around much. I've graduated from college, finished some much needed work around the house, and forsee a some time to spend in the garage. While the fun-toys are in for the winter months, "mod season" begins.
I've done exhaust, filters, and rejet on the Marauder already, and I am looking to do some suspension mods; maybe lower the rear a bit and upgrade the shocks if need be. Any ideas???

Also, I've been looking to do some appearance upgrades, however, some of the products are hard to picture on my bike. I'd like to see pics of any aftermarket chrome/dress-up pieces installed so I can get a good view of what those parts look like.

Marauder02 · 12-20-2005, 02:08 PM

Below is a link for a shop that will cut your shocks and can even powercoat the exposed springs, after being cut. I haven't done business w/them but on other forums have heard only good words about them.. Is that a custom seat on your bike?

http://www.sotmc.com/

viper94bite · 12-20-2005, 02:10 PM

wish I could help. I didn't take too many pics of my rauder when I had it. there might be a few around the site though. I had bags, luggage rack, sissybar, engine guards, billet footpegs, windshield, chrome trim on tank, and what everybody needs a gremlin bell. lol

Matt C · 12-20-2005, 07:43 PM

Yes, the seat is an aftermarket piece. It looks nice, but not the best for long rids though. That is one of the things I plan to upgrade.

axel_2078 · 12-22-2005, 01:26 AM

I put my Marauder up for the winter last week. I don't really plan on doing any more mods aside from adding a sissy bar.

Philly Rider · 12-23-2005, 09:35 PM

AH - you just never know. Tomorrow (Christmas Eve) is forecasted for a daytime high of 54! What a great gift - a nice afternoon ride in the sun!

12-19-2005, 11:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Matt C In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Calhoun Georgia Posts: 119	In for the winter Merry Christmas everyone! Things have been busy here for a while which is why I haven't been around much. I've graduated from college, finished some much needed work around the house, and forsee a some time to spend in the garage. While the fun-toys are in for the winter months, "mod season" begins. I've done exhaust, filters, and rejet on the Marauder already, and I am looking to do some suspension mods; maybe lower the rear a bit and upgrade the shocks if need be. Any ideas??? Also, I've been looking to do some appearance upgrades, however, some of the products are hard to picture on my bike. I'd like to see pics of any aftermarket chrome/dress-up pieces installed so I can get a good view of what those parts look like. __________________ 03 Marauder, 03 Blaster, 94 Lightning-blown and intercooled 351

12-20-2005, 02:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
viper94bite Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 1,792	wish I could help. I didn't take too many pics of my rauder when I had it. there might be a few around the site though. I had bags, luggage rack, sissybar, engine guards, billet footpegs, windshield, chrome trim on tank, and what everybody needs a gremlin bell. lol __________________ *yippee*

12-20-2005, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Matt C In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Calhoun Georgia Posts: 119	Yes, the seat is an aftermarket piece. It looks nice, but not the best for long rids though. That is one of the things I plan to upgrade. __________________ 03 Marauder, 03 Blaster, 94 Lightning-blown and intercooled 351

12-22-2005, 01:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	I put my Marauder up for the winter last week. I don't really plan on doing any more mods aside from adding a sissy bar. __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

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12-20-2005, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Marauder02 Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Marietta, OH Posts: 43	Below is a link for a shop that will cut your shocks and can even powercoat the exposed springs, after being cut. I haven't done business w/them but on other forums have heard only good words about them.. Is that a custom seat on your bike? http://www.sotmc.com/

12-23-2005, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Philly Rider Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 163	AH - you just never know. Tomorrow (Christmas Eve) is forecasted for a daytime high of 54! What a great gift - a nice afternoon ride in the sun!

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